Players like Atanas Chernev
CB1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAtanas Chernev's profile ↗
Atanas Chernev is a centre-back for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga, aged 24, with a market value of €1m. Players similar to Chernev include Casper Widell from Excelsior, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Patrick Nkoa from Eintracht Braunschweig, with a fit score of 84/100. These players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking centre-back options.
About Atanas Chernev
Atanas Chernev is a traditional centre-back struggling to make an impact in the 2. Bundesliga. His current Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 2% of his positional peers, highlighting significant room for improvement. While he has shown durability with 15 appearances this season, his overall contributions are limited, particularly in the final third and in key defensive metrics.
12 players most similar to Atanas Chernev
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 89 | 87 |
| 7 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 87 | 86 |
| 10 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 87 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Atanas Chernev
≈ 100% Atanas Chernev · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Atanas Chernev · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Atanas Chernev · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Atanas Chernev?
By Doppel's fit score, Casper Widell (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Atanas Chernev, with a 86/100 overall match. Patrick Nkoa and Alec Van Hoorenbeeck are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Atanas Chernev?
Yes. Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Atanas Chernev?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Atanas Chernev's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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